Shot of News tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2009-04-04://1 2012-05-11T22:34:48Z Online Culture, High Tech, and Online Business News Briefs Movable Type Pro 4.361 [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] May Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.393 2012-05-11T22:33:48Z 2012-05-11T22:34:48Z May is here and summer is around the corner...that means your preschooler is ready to run! Be sure to stock up on sunscreen, a little hat, and maybe even some shades for your cutie pie. Outdoors is where its at for a three and four year old. Sand boxes, water tables, the garden hose and chasing those fast little white butterflies are the order of the day! Check out these great May activities, crafts and celebrations.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 May is here and summer is around the corner...that means your preschooler is ready to run! Be sure to stock up on sunscreen, a little hat, and maybe even some shades for your cutie pie. Outdoors is where its at for a three and four year old. Sand boxes, water tables, the garden hose and chasing those fast little white butterflies are the order of the day! Check out these great May activities, crafts and celebrations.

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Have a wonderful May, and make sure you have batteries for your camera! It will be a great month to take photos! See you on the 'Net.


]]> [Holiday Fun] May Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.392 2012-05-11T22:31:35Z 2012-05-11T22:32:34Z With summer just around the bend, May is a great time to start the party season! How about Cinco de Mayo site recommendations or Cinco de Mayo coloring pages? The 5th of May commemorates the 1862 victory of the Mexican army over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. These days it means having a great time with family and friends, maybe a pinata, and of course, lots of great Mexican food!... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 With summer just around the bend, May is a great time to start the party season! How about Cinco de Mayo site recommendations or Cinco de Mayo coloring pages? The 5th of May commemorates the 1862 victory of the Mexican army over French troops at the Battle of Puebla. These days it means having a great time with family and friends, maybe a pinata, and of course, lots of great Mexican food!

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To really get your summer rolling, Memorial Day is conveniently placed at the end of May when the weather is most accommodating for barbecues and badminton. Enjoy these links for having a great time out of doors this May.

May Calendar

Cinco De Mayo: May 5, 2012

Limerick Day: May 12, 2012 (Edward Lear's birthday)


Mother's Day: May 13, 2012

Memorial Day: May 28, 2012


]]> [Holiday Fun] Resources for April tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.391 2012-03-21T17:35:10Z 2012-03-21T17:36:01Z Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail! Spring is one of the funnest seasons, because families everywhere are ready to break out of their cabin fever and enjoy the outdoors once again! In many parts of the country, trees and shrubs are in bloom, and the spring flowers have pushed through the ground to show their cheerful faces. The colors of Easter time mimic the colors of spring: pinks and lavenders, yellows and greens. Join us in celebrating the fun of spring time, starting with some shocking April Fool pranks!... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin' down the bunny trail! Spring is one of the funnest seasons, because families everywhere are ready to break out of their cabin fever and enjoy the outdoors once again! In many parts of the country, trees and shrubs are in bloom, and the spring flowers have pushed through the ground to show their cheerful faces. The colors of Easter time mimic the colors of spring: pinks and lavenders, yellows and greens. Join us in celebrating the fun of spring time, starting with some shocking April Fool pranks!

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Have a memorable spring and remember that spending holidays with your family is probably the best thing you can do for yourself and your children! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool and Kindergarten Resources] Resources for April tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.390 2012-03-21T17:18:16Z 2012-03-21T17:19:15Z Hippity, Hoppity, Easter's on its Way! Your little one is only just learning what fun family holidays can be! Christmas wasn't too long ago, and Valentine's probably had some chocolate and candy. The Easter basket is going to be your little one's introduction to how fun the spring can be! If your family is Jewish, then the Passover celebration will be your preschooler's entre to the world of tradition, family stories and the Haggadah. Never mind finding the matzoh and eating a feast with the best China! Grab your camera, your preschooler, and a bouquet of spring flowers. You're going... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Hippity, Hoppity, Easter's on its Way! Your little one is only just learning what fun family holidays can be! Christmas wasn't too long ago, and Valentine's probably had some chocolate and candy. The Easter basket is going to be your little one's introduction to how fun the spring can be! If your family is Jewish, then the Passover celebration will be your preschooler's entre to the world of tradition, family stories and the Haggadah. Never mind finding the matzoh and eating a feast with the best China! Grab your camera, your preschooler, and a bouquet of spring flowers. You're going to want to record this wonderful season.

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Activities to Create Memories

Have a wonderful month and just cherish these times with your little one. She won't stay little, unfortunately! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Holiday Fun] March Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.389 2012-02-17T19:51:01Z 2012-02-17T20:00:07Z March Resources We've waited and waited... and finally spring is right round the corner! Do you get fog and rain where you are? A light dusting of snow as Mother Nature resists the impending warmth? March holds the promise of spring like a tender bud. Read on to find ways to celebrate March, in all of her mercurial moods.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 March Resources

We've waited and waited... and finally spring is right round the corner! Do you get fog and rain where you are? A light dusting of snow as Mother Nature resists the impending warmth? March holds the promise of spring like a tender bud. Read on to find ways to celebrate March, in all of her mercurial moods.

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Celebrate with gusto! March is a hopeful time as the earth begins to renew. Have a wonderful month, and see you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool and Kindergarten Resources] March Preschool Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.388 2012-02-17T19:28:14Z 2012-02-17T19:32:13Z Preschool Resources for March It is a time of rain and chill, and green sprouting up everywhere. It is a time of fog and cheer, as spring approaches. It's been a cold winter, and the change in seasons brings the promise of more time spent outside, and more sunshine during the day. March means hope! Your little one has made so much progress, and this coming year will mean more growing and changing than ever! Why not try some fun activities to help usher in the new season?... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Preschool Resources for March

It is a time of rain and chill, and green sprouting up everywhere. It is a time of fog and cheer, as spring approaches. It's been a cold winter, and the change in seasons brings the promise of more time spent outside, and more sunshine during the day. March means hope! Your little one has made so much progress, and this coming year will mean more growing and changing than ever! Why not try some fun activities to help usher in the new season?

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Don't forget to capture all of the memory-making moments that make the preschool years so precious. Did your little one dump out an entire box of cereal? Make a tower with peanut butter jars? Fingerpaint with mommy's lipstick? Take a photo; it will make you both laugh later! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] Preschool Resources for February tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.387 2012-01-18T03:02:27Z 2012-01-18T03:04:07Z Preschoolers LOVE to talk about love, and there is no better time to discuss it than in February. Your preschooler will get great cutting experience while making homemade Valentines. Your preschooler will adore delivering these sweet remembrances to the mailman, the neighbor, Mommy and Daddy, siblings, teachers and maybe even a bus driver! Try printable iron-on fabrics for your Valentine's Day cards or other nostalgic gifts for the grandparents. February is all about love, so love every minute with your tiny sweetheart.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Preschoolers LOVE to talk about love, and there is no better time to discuss it than in February. Your preschooler will get great cutting experience while making homemade Valentines. Your preschooler will adore delivering these sweet remembrances to the mailman, the neighbor, Mommy and Daddy, siblings, teachers and maybe even a bus driver! Try printable iron-on fabrics for your Valentine's Day cards or other nostalgic gifts for the grandparents. February is all about love, so love every minute with your tiny sweetheart.

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Have a wonderful month full of love and hugs and friendship; see you on the 'Net!


]]> [Holiday Fun] February Holiday Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.386 2012-01-18T02:49:25Z 2012-01-18T02:51:11Z There's something fun to celebrate in every month, and of course in February, we all are thinking about the same thing. Clearance sales! Or maybe not... Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate all of the people in your life that you love, not just your significant other. Remember making Valentines in grade school and putting them in the homemade mailboxes made out of shoeboxes and crepe paper? It's fun to bring back those fun memories and share them with others. Don't miss out on our most recent addition to the ValentinesDayFun website: Printable Valentines! Break out the glitter... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 There's something fun to celebrate in every month, and of course in February, we all are thinking about the same thing. Clearance sales! Or maybe not... Valentine's Day is a great day to celebrate all of the people in your life that you love, not just your significant other. Remember making Valentines in grade school and putting them in the homemade mailboxes made out of shoeboxes and crepe paper? It's fun to bring back those fun memories and share them with others. Don't miss out on our most recent addition to the ValentinesDayFun website: Printable Valentines! Break out the glitter and glue, some butcher paper and a shoebox and make a great mailbox to put your Valentines in. You'll be glad you did!

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Getting Down to Business



Have a great February filled with lots of love!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] January Fun tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.385 2012-01-18T02:22:28Z 2012-01-18T02:23:59Z Your little one is a whole year older now. What plans do you have for the coming year? Will she graduate in preschool? Is she getting ready for Kindergarten? Maybe you have a child with special needs; she will get extra time to meet her milestones! A new year means new goals and new dreams. Let us help you start the year with fresh fun and new ideas.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Your little one is a whole year older now. What plans do you have for the coming year? Will she graduate in preschool? Is she getting ready for Kindergarten? Maybe you have a child with special needs; she will get extra time to meet her milestones! A new year means new goals and new dreams. Let us help you start the year with fresh fun and new ideas.

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Whatever you do with your preschooler, have a lot fun, because before you know it, it will be the beginning of yet another year! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Holiday Fun] January Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2012://1.384 2012-01-18T02:08:38Z 2012-01-18T02:24:38Z We did it! We made it through 2011, and we're stronger and better for it. Now on to new horizons for 2012. What are your goals? What are your dreams? How can you be realistic but optimistic at the same time? Let's see if we can help. If we look to history, we can often find the answers we're looking for. Some famous figures were grounded in reality, but dared to dream too, such as Paul Revere and Betsy Ross, or even J.R.R. Tolkien. The opening of Ellis Island is a great symbol of people using Hope to drive their... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 We did it! We made it through 2011, and we're stronger and better for it. Now on to new horizons for 2012. What are your goals? What are your dreams? How can you be realistic but optimistic at the same time? Let's see if we can help. If we look to history, we can often find the answers we're looking for. Some famous figures were grounded in reality, but dared to dream too, such as Paul Revere and Betsy Ross, or even J.R.R. Tolkien. The opening of Ellis Island is a great symbol of people using Hope to drive their ambitions and dreams. Read on for more inspiration to fire your goals.

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Improve Yourself



Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step! Let January be that first step you take to making a difference for yourself! See you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] December Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.381 2011-12-21T00:45:43Z 2011-12-21T00:47:48Z Ho Ho Holy Smokes! It's time for the holidays! Your little one has grown so much this year, and now that her favorite holiday is coming up, she can ask you for the things that mean the most to her. She wants you to read to her, and do crafts, and take photos, and put up decorations, and make fun snacks and tell her about her favorite winter miracle. Below find hints and ideas that will make your together time a wonderful time of the year.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Ho Ho Holy Smokes! It's time for the holidays! Your little one has grown so much this year, and now that her favorite holiday is coming up, she can ask you for the things that mean the most to her. She wants you to read to her, and do crafts, and take photos, and put up decorations, and make fun snacks and tell her about her favorite winter miracle. Below find hints and ideas that will make your together time a wonderful time of the year.

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We hope you cherish the special time you get with your preschooler over these magical holidays. See you on the 'Net!


]]> [Holiday Fun] December Holiday Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.380 2011-12-21T00:43:25Z 2011-12-21T00:48:13Z There is a chill in the air this month. Unless you're in Antarctica, though, it's probably not too bad yet. Antarctica was formed as a scientific preserve in December of 1959. Winter Solstice, the official beginning of winter, starts on the 21st of this month. Besides the cold, December is also a time of magical holidays. Hanukkah begins on the 20th, and of course, Christmas is the 25th. Hibernate with your family for the holidays by choosing some great indoor activities that keep you warm in spite of the winter's chill.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 There is a chill in the air this month. Unless you're in Antarctica, though, it's probably not too bad yet. Antarctica was formed as a scientific preserve in December of 1959. Winter Solstice, the official beginning of winter, starts on the 21st of this month. Besides the cold, December is also a time of magical holidays. Hanukkah begins on the 20th, and of course, Christmas is the 25th. Hibernate with your family for the holidays by choosing some great indoor activities that keep you warm in spite of the winter's chill.

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Have a great holiday and see you on the 'Net!

]]> [Preschool & Kindergarten Resources] November Resources tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.379 2011-11-15T18:23:30Z 2011-11-29T18:25:24Z Sit down; take a deep breath. You have four weeks until Thanksgiving! The traditions you start now with your preschooler will stay with her for the rest of her life. How about some great ideas to make Thanksgiving the family holiday you've always dreamed of? We've got crafts, party ideas, recipes, decorating and more.... Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 Sit down; take a deep breath. You have four weeks until Thanksgiving! The traditions you start now with your preschooler will stay with her for the rest of her life. How about some great ideas to make Thanksgiving the family holiday you've always dreamed of? We've got crafts, party ideas, recipes, decorating and more.

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Now that you have the ideas, you can make it happen. Have fun creating memories with your preschooler that you'll both cherish!

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]]> [Holiday Fun] Resources for November tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.376 2011-11-15T17:54:16Z 2011-11-29T17:55:52Z Barbara Feldman http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=11 November is a month that sparks the imagination. It all starts with November 1st, National Author's Day! November is a great time to curl up with a book, but especially November 9th, National Young Reader's Day. So many wonderful things happened in November throughout history: Marie Curie's birth, 8 million American women voted for the first time, King Tut's tomb was discovered, the Lewis & Clark expedition reached the Pacific, and a number of your favorite authors were born. But none of our luxuries could be enjoyed without the sacrifices of Veterans. Make it a special day for a Veteran in your life on 11/11/11!

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Decorating the House

Dates You Gotta Remember

Let's give thanks for our Veterans, our beginnings, our modern conveniences, and our blessings. See you on the 'Net!


]]> MacMost Produces Video Guide To Lion tag:www.ShotOfNews.com,2011://1.373 2011-10-19T18:42:38Z 2011-10-19T18:44:17Z Mac Users Learn How To Use Lion Though Video Mac App The Video Guide to Lion is a new way to learn how to get the most from your Mac. Instead of a traditional book or a set of tutorials on a DVD, it is an application that can be purchased in the Mac App Store. Targeted at new Mac users, or users who have just upgraded to Lion and are looking to learn about its new features, the Video Guide to Lion is a series of 21 video tutorials that can be watched right on a Mac inside the... Gary Rosenzweig http://mth.thisistrue.com/cgi-bin/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=8 Mac Users Learn How To Use Lion Though Video Mac App
The Video Guide to Lion is a new way to learn how to get the most from your Mac. Instead of a traditional book or a set of tutorials on a DVD, it is an application that can be purchased in the Mac App Store.
Targeted at new Mac users, or users who have just upgraded to Lion and are looking to learn about its new features, the Video Guide to Lion is a series of 21 video tutorials that can be watched right on a Mac inside the application.
It is a product from MacMost, the same web site that features more than 600 tutorials on how to use Macs, iPhones and the iPad. But the videos in the Video Guide to Lion are exclusive to those who buy it.
"I wanted to come out with a way for people to learn Lion, but I didn't want to do another book," said Gary Rosenzweig, the producer of MacMost. "Since all Lion users have the Mac App Store, it seemed to make sense to create a product that could be sold right there."
The more than 2 hours of instruction includes topics like manipulating files, using Finder windows, learning about Mission Control, file sharing, browsing the web, using Mail, and accessing system preferences.
Once a user has purchased the Video Guide to Lion, it will download to their Mac and can be run at any time. They can jump around between the videos, pause them, and resume them later. The videos are all recorded in high definition and show the user exactly what to do while Rosenzweig explains the different features of the Mac.
"Video instruction is the best way for many people to learn," said Rosenzweig. "When you can watch the video right there on your Mac, you can try things out for yourself as the video plays, or pause it to try them."
To get the Video Guide to Lion, Mac users can simply run the Mac App Store from their Dock and then search for it. They can also get a direct link by going to http://macmost.com/video-guide-to-lion.

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